Would you induce at 39 weeks?

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At my last appointment my midwife asked if I would be interested in induction at 39 weeks. She said that medically she “could make an argument for it” because of some other stuff going on. I’m currently 37+6. No real sign this is happening anytime soon - I was dilated 1.5 cm, 40% effaced at my last Appt but she said that her gut was I wouldn’t be having this baby this week. That the baby still had a ways to drop  
Anyway - would you induce at 39 weeks if given the option? With my first my water broke at 36+1 so this wasn’t an issue. 
I would rather avoid an unnecessary c section. And I’m trying things like pumping, ball bouncing, eating dates and the like to encourage things along. But let me know what you would do.

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Nope I sure wouldn’t. Inductions have a 25% chance of ending in c section and baby knows when it’s ready to come. Their body produces a hormone that triggers labor when their lungs are fully developed and ready to be born. Trust your body and baby to do what they were made to do. I know the wait sucks, but you’re almost there

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In Spain we get induced at week 41+3 or week 41+5 (depending on the hospital). I would try to get checked by another midwife. It's my understanding that the USA got a high percentage of C-sections practised to women as it's cheaper (insted of paying a geanecologist for 16 hours as it was in my case, the insurance company pays them for 3 hours or so)

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Personally, I won’t induce before 41 weeks. I don’t want to risk an unnecessary c-section. I’ve had 3 vaginally deliveries, and so I know my body can handle it and that the baby will most likely come before 41 weeks. I’d especially be hesitant for an induction before 41 weeks if this is your first. That said, this is a very personal decision, and so it’s really up to you and your doctor!

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I think it’s a personal choice. I was induced with my first due to preeclampsia at 36 weeks. And I’m now 40+2 days and I’m on a waiting list for elective induction. It could be a few days or a week before I get into the hospital. I’m 3 cm dilated and I hope I go into labor on my own. But I’m not showing much signs of labor. Oh and I did have a vaginal birth with my first. And I hope for the same this time around. Do what makes you comfortable.

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I have mixed feelings about this topic. This is my 7th pregnancy and child and I had the following:
1st water broke spontaneous labor 39 weeks
2nd contractions started 36 weeks spontaneous  labor
3rd induced at 12 midnight baby born 130 am using pitocin vaginally worse labor pain of my life. 
4th 38 weeks contractions and labor started spontaneous 
5th 38 weeks induced cytotec pill due to pre-eclampsia this labor was long and slow to get a rhythm and baby needed help breathing after but still vaginally
6th induced at 36 week Dr appointment after her heart rate dipped during a non stress test as I had a contraction. Longest labor of my life tool 24 hrs from first cytotec pill I refused to let them break my waters though and I think this saved me from a c section. She was born vaginally. 
7th dr said he can come anyday now dilated 2 cm but baby still a little high she can't sweep membranes. She offered to induce me by week 39 I am just praying I have a baby and labor starts naturally before then. Induction is scary as isn't not a natural process so it's a personal decision. I have a love hate relationship with inductions.

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We plan to induce or have a repeat cesarean exactly on my due date. I had a traumatic first labor with my son and he was large (then emergency cesarean) This baby doesn't feel quite as big (and isn't according to late ultrasound). While I personally wouldn't induce at 39 weeks I was considering it for a bit to better plan care for my toddler son and because I'm having horrible spd this pregnancy and am honestly disabled from it. However, at today's appointment I had been feeling considerably better the past few days and didn't ask about an earlier induction like I had planned :) I think it's an entirely personal decision and depends on many factors. Our biggest reason to have a planned cesarean on our due date is for childcare. If I go into labor before then I'm attempting a vaginal birth for an easier recovery time.

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I got induced with my first at 39 weeks because I was tired of being pregnant and it ended in a c section 🥲 I should’ve just waited

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I am if baby doesn’t come on her own. I know this topic is controversial and everyone is going to have their opinion but it’s up to you. I actually read there was a study done and the risk of c-section was lower with election induction at 39 weeks. I also was induced with all 3 of my kids and I didn’t have a bad experience with any of them.

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Nope! I've been induced before and then waited the next time for the spontaneous labor. Never will I be induced again. Also, my induction did turn into a csection. My spontaneous labor was a very easy, much less painful, VBAC.

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I am being induced at 39 +1 but baby is above the 95th percentile...this will be my 3rd induction...hopfully my 3rd successful induction

Would you induce at 39 weeks?

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